One of the most advanced and comprehensive
birding cd-roms available,
the program includes the following modules;
Introduction
Family pages, including interactive list, short field-guide text, and maps
Bird pages, including illustrations, maps, full text, photos, sounds, videos,
rare bird data, alternative names, scientific names explained, and personal
notes.
Similar Bird comparison from both bird page and ID module
Bird Identification using GISS (general impression, size and shape), Plumage,
Habitat, Behaviour and Distribution
Bird Lists (Source Lists, interactive Map, Personal lists, Ringers Lists,
Photo Lists, Search Lists, Import/Export lists)
Add/Edit birds to edit species names and numbers, add new birds, and create
your own bird pages
Birding Spots - where to watch birds, with interactive map, texts, photos, and
links to bird pages
Habitats - with bird lists, habitat descriptions with interactive links, and
photos with slide shows
Nest and Egg Identification
Sound Identification
Search Module for any bird name or word in all texts
Help module
Setup Module for user preferences and language settings
Screensaver
Habitat Soundtracks
Internet update capability
Multimedia Data
All multimedia data re-sourced and edited to a higher standard
1700 illustrations re-scanned to larger size
4000 photos re-scanned to double size
892 bird sounds, full length and mp3 quality.
679 bird videos re-edited and saved with sync sound
500 nest photos
700 egg photos
16 habitat soundtracks
958 distribution maps colour-coded to show relative density of distribution.
958 species texts updated with over 70 new and split species.
Installation and Setup
The program is on two discs to accommodate all the multimedia data.
Installation options vary from a minimum 150MB, to standard 450MB, and full
1200MB.
Product registration is required, and the program may only be registered to a
single computer.
The program disc is required to start the program.
User support available weekdays 8am-5pm.
Program design
Introductory home
page for quick and easy access to all modules
Windows-style
program interface, menus and short-cut buttons
permanent bird
list links all modules
Setup module for
program configuration and user preferences
Internet update
of data and program functions.
Introduction Module
an introduction
to the CD-Rom and all its interactive modules
an explanation of
bird families and their classification
notes on the
birds module and species text
an explanation of
scientific terminology and 'parts of a bird'
reviews of
birding equipment and techniques
acknowledgements
to contributors to the CD-Rom
List options
bird list panel
with multiple display options
World list,
Southern Africa list, Personal list or "filtered" lists
sort by number,
name or family name
display language
of English, Afrikaans, French, German and Scientific
choose from
Roberts 6 or Roberts 7 names
quick-type search
box
list total
reported
alphabetical
family list
Family pages
108 family pages
operate as a multimedia field guide
selected species
indicated by red dots and name pop-ups
bird sound, field
guide text, distribution map, alternative names and numbers for selected bird
family text
option
to view any bird
page, click name in list, or illustration, or bird page button, or shortcut icon
Bird pages
958 bird pages
with text, maps, illustrations, photos, sounds and videos
text includes
'field-guide' text
full Roberts 6
text
species texts
updated for over 70 new and split species
scientific names
explained
alternative names
rare
bird sightings
and your personal
notes
distribution maps
colour-coded to show status (resident, breeding, migrant)
distribution maps
have variable colour density to show occurrence (uncommon, common, very common,
abundant)
new pink rare
bird distribution
colour-coded
status bar shows time of year for occurrence and breeding
endemic and red
data species indicated
click to
enlarge illustrations and photos to double size
full length mp3
quality bird sounds
videos with
sync-sound
click for full
screen video
add bird page
notes and link these to bird lists.
Bird page notes
add individual
records and notes to any bird, and link record to a bird list
bird page notes
summarises all the bird list records for a particular species
bird page notes
appear as part of bird page text.
Similar Birds
compare similar
birds using a split bird page
compare
illustrations, text, maps, photos, and sounds.
Search Function
search for a word
or name in all texts (species text, birding spots, habitats, and introduction).
Identification Module
The identification module uses a number of simple observations to narrow down
the list of possible species.
powerful new
filter logic with multiple selections for observations for inclusive rather
than exclusive sorting
new filter option
allows you to both add or delete ID selections, and monitor the effect
powerful new GISS
option (general impression, size and shape) for generating a shortlist
new colour and
plumage keys
habitat,
distribution, activity, sound, nest and egg options
"view" option for
type of illustration (groups, species, flight, nests, eggs)
display option to
select the size and number of images
"similar species"
option for detailed comparison
page through the
images using the forward > and back < arrows
double-click on a
bird to view the bird page
use the ID module
to pre-select a list for other modules.
Birding Spots
This module is about where and when to go birding, and what birds to look for. A
map of Southern Africa
zooms to a selected region with birding spots indicated by red dots. You can
select your region from the map, or an individual spot from the index
zoom and scroll
functions on map
updated texts and
maps, and additional photos
add your own
personal birding spots
search function
for where to find a particular bird
overlay detailed
map with a bird distribution to search for likely birding spots
new text
hyper-link from bird name to bird pages
print the birding
spot text, bird list, map, and photos.
Bird Lists
This module includes Source Lists, Personal Lists, Ringers Lists, Photo Lists,
Search Lists. The module uses;
Source Lists
for use in other
modules of the cd-rom
or creating
personal lists (select from source, add to personal)
or printing out
for use in the field
include
countries, provinces, birding spots, habitats, quarter-degree-squares, personal
lists
map marker with
zoomable map generates bird lists of any area or route
month-of-year
filter
Edit View for
customized design of lists and print output
options of
language, number, habitat, status, checkboxes, day-columns for field trips, font
sizes.
SAMap
an interactive
map for generating a bird list
click to zoom in
and scroll around the map
select a list by
birding spot, quarter-degree-square, or draw a line or area
generate a list
for a full year, or any selected month
return the
generated list to any module
view individual
bird status (common resident, etc) from the map
overlay bird
distributions on detailed touring map.
Personal Lists
dual-picture
interface for adding species
individual
Micrososft Access database records each users lists
list hierarchy of
countries and provinces
diary for notes
associated with list
list fields
include date, place, view (seen, heard etc), class (male, female etc), breeding
category, and species notes
real-time
updating of list data on view
editing lock to
avoid overwriting data
Edit View
Full View
sort list by
field options.
Ringers Lists
formatted for
SAFRING data entry and export
'dual-picture'
interface
"fields to clear"
options for adding new rings and details
editing lock
Photo Lists
includes camera
and photo details
variable options
for adding new photos and details
linking to
digital photos
listing of
alternative subjects (animals, birding spots, etc)
Search Lists
Search lists for
specific records containing any date, place or recorded data
Import/Export Lists
Import option for
any list and associated data field (place, date, breeding data, etc)
Export option for
any details
ADU Birds in
reserves (BIRP) list export option.
Add/Edit Bird function
Keep your source
bird lists up to date
Edit any bird
name or number in any source list
Add new species
to a regional list from the World list
create new
"split" species for World list and sub-lists
create new bird
pages with multimedia including illustrations, photos, texts, maps, sounds and
videos
add your own
multimedia to existing bird pages.
Habitat module
The habitat
module presents a colour-coded habitat map
Choosing a
habitat displays photographs, text and bird list, accompanied by a
characteristic background soundtrack.
You can page
between habitats, browse associated bird lists, and open a the bird page.
slide show of
habitat photos, with adjustable time lapse, and background sounds
autoplay of bird
list illustrations and sounds
export habitat
bird lists to other modules
Sound Module
The sound module is
designed for exploring and identifying bird sounds. Select from the bird sound
characteristics to create a shortlist of possible species
Selecting a
character will play a typical example sound
Ticking the
selection box will sort for similar sounds
multiple
selection, add or undo selected characteristic
auto-play of bird
list
pre-filter option
to create shortlist by habitat, distribution, or ID module
export lists to
other modules
bird page display
linked to selected bird
Nest and Egg Module
The nest and egg
module is for exploring and identifying bird nests and eggs
Select from the
typical characteristics to create a shortlist of possible species
multiple
selection, add or undo selected characteristic
egg
identification module with egg photos of 700 breeding species
500 nest photos
bird page display
linked to selected bird
pre-filter option
to create shortlist by habitat, distribution or ID module
export lists to
other modules
Setup Module
Setup option for
program configuration and user preferences program directory setup
sound and video
playback
window colours,
text and font size
language
selection
user selection
(for bird lists and notes)
help and tips
screensaver
options
Help Module
explains the
operation of each function
describes typical
operations and uses of the program
context-sensitive
help from the [?] icon at the top right of the screen.
Internet
Roberts' Multimedia Version 3 is designed for regular program
via the internet. Updates that will include
program functions
multimedia
birding spots
rare bird data
Screensaver
Screensaver with
over 1700 high-quality large-size (640x480) images, with captions
Screensaver
can play with habitat soundtracks.
Habitat Soundtracks
Sixteen
seven-minute habitat soundtracks from around Southern Africa provide continuous
background atmosphere
Sound toggle
button can be set to switch soundtracks off
Setup can be used
to switch soundtracks on or off.
System Requirements
